Learn Typing – Lesson 3
Building Words, Accuracy & Speed
Lesson Goal:
In this lesson, you will learn to create real words using Home Row keys, improve accuracy, and slowly start increasing typing speed.
⚠️ Rule: Never sacrifice accuracy for speed.
Revision: Home Row Keys
Before starting, place your fingers correctly:
Left Hand: A S D F
Right Hand: J K L ;
Thumbs: Space Bar
Take 10 seconds to position your fingers.
Drill 1: Simple Two-Letter Words
Start forming very small combinations.
fa ja
ad jk
sa la
🎯 Focus:
Correct finger movement
Return fingers to home row
Drill 2: Three-Letter Word Practice
Now type short word patterns.
ask
sad
lad
jak
fad
🎯 Focus:
Smooth transitions
No unnecessary finger movement
Drill 3: Repeated Word Patterns
Repetition helps build muscle memory.
asd asd asd
jkl jkl jkl
fad fad fad
🎯 Focus:
Rhythm
Consistent spacing
Drill 4: Mixed Home Row Words
Use both hands together naturally.
ask lad
sad fad
jak las
🎯 Focus:
Hand coordination
Eyes only on screen
Drill 5: Accuracy Training Drill
Type carefully, not fast.
asdf jkl;
askd jlaf
sadf jkla
🎯 Focus:
Zero mistakes
Correct key press
Drill 6: Speed Warm-Up (Controlled)
Slightly increase speed but stay accurate.
asdf jkl; asdf jkl;
asdfjkl; asdfjkl;
🎯 Focus:
Smooth flow
Maintain control
Accuracy Self-Test
Try to type the following without any error:
ask lad fad
sad jak las
✔ If you typed without mistakes, move ahead.
Speed Check (Optional)
Type for 1 minute
Do not stop for mistakes
Check accuracy after completion
Goal: 90%+ accuracy
Common Mistakes to Avoid
❌ Rushing typing
❌ Skipping home row return
❌ Looking at keyboard
❌ Pressing keys too hard
Daily Practice Plan (Lesson 3)
⏱ 20 minutes total
10 minutes word drills
5 minutes accuracy practice
5 minutes controlled speed typing
What You Will Learn Next (Lesson 4)
➡ Top Row keys introduction (Q W E R U I O P)
➡ Finger movement from home row
➡ Accuracy maintenance while reaching other rows
Motivation Line
"Accuracy builds speed. Speed builds confidence."